ROME -- Walter Mazzarri has quit as Napoli coach following
the final match of a Serie A season that ended with the team
finishing runner-up.

Mazzarri had been in charge of Napoli for four seasons and
steered the team to the Champions League for the second time in
three years.

He says "at this point I think it is only right to either
change scenery or have some time off. If offers come in then I will
evaluate them. If I have the right adrenaline and motivation then
I'll do it, otherwise I'll stay at home."

Mazzari adds "I had already made the decision some time ago ...
which is why I turned down a contract extension."

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis says "you will know the
new coach via Twitter."